Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
IPS+
IPS+
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)
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27 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR2 |
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC |
16 million |
(back) 13MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
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Model | Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Xperia Z (3G) |
Other model names | Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE, MT2-L00, MT2-L02, MT2-L03 | Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga |
Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Brand | Huawei | Sony |
Release date | 1/6/2014 | 2/1/2013 |
Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 84.7 x 161 millimeters (3.33 x 6.34 in) | 71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in) |
Weight | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 241 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 42/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4050 mAh | 2330 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 530 hours (22.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Crystal Black, Pure White • Huawei Emotion UI v2.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound • Gloves Mode (touchscreen works with gloves) • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |